Classic Bloody Mary

A Bloody Mary is easy to make from scratch with vodka, tomato juice, and a few other simple ingredients. The spicy, salty, and savory taste of this classic cocktail makes it perfect for brunch or other afternoon gatherings.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 2 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 2 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or as needed
• ice cubes, as needed
• ¾ cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 garlic-stuffed green olives, threaded onto a toothpick

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Pour salt onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of a glass and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add vegetable juice cocktail, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake until the outside of shaker has frosted, about 20 seconds.
4. Strain Bloody Mary into the prepared glass. Garnish with celery stalk and olives.
5. Enjoy!